PIRA Class: 1D40.35
Purpose:
To demonstrate center of mass and motion about the center of mass.
Description:
An asymmetric wooden dumbbell where the center of mass is not the geometric center. Balance the dumbbell with your finger at the center of mass. Throw the dumbbell with some rotation to see it rotate around the center of mass marked with tape.
Equipment:
"Inertia rod" dumbbell
Location:
Shelf 122 in the Center of Gravity box